Senior Auditor- Data Analytics

JCW Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

JCW Group is partnering with a leading regional bank to hire a Senior Auditor with a data analytics focus for their growing Internal Audit team. This role offers exposure across lending, deposits, treasury, and risk management while applying data-driven techniques to modernize audit approaches.

Based in Chicago, you will design analytics scripts and dashboards, work with SQL, Python, Power BI, Tableau, and Alteryx, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver actionable recommendations.

Qualifications

• 3–6+ years of internal audit, external audit, operational risk, or consulting experience within banking or financial services.
• Strong understanding of regional banking operations, including lending, credit risk, deposits, or treasury functions.
• Hands-on experience with data analytics tools and techniques applied to audit testing.
• CPA, CIA, CISA, or other relevant certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute operational, financial, and risk-based audits across lending, deposits, treasury, and broader banking business functions
• Design and build data analytics scripts, dashboards, and continuous auditing tools to enhance audit coverage, efficiency, and risk identification
• Leverage data analytics platforms (e.g., SQL, Python, Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx) to analyze large datasets, identify trends, and detect anomalies or control gaps
• Assess the effectiveness of key business processes and identify opportunities to strengthen controls and improve operational efficiency
• Support audit planning, fieldwork, testing, and reporting activities across a variety of engagements
• Partner with stakeholders across the business and technology teams to communicate findings and provide practical, data-supported recommendations
• Contribute to the development of the audit function's broader data analytics strategy and automation initiatives
• Stay informed on emerging industry risks, fintech developments, and regulatory changes impacting the banking sector

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

CPA

CIA

CISA

Tools

SQL

Python

Power BI

Tableau

Alteryx

Job description

JCW is partnering with a leading regional bank to hire a Senior Auditor with a data analytics focus for their growing Internal Audit team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced audit professional looking to join a well-respected regional financial institution and gain exposure across banking operations, credit, and risk management functions. The role offers strong visibility across the business and the opportunity to modernize audit approaches through data-driven techniques, while contributing to operational improvements and strategic audit initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute operational, financial, and risk-based audits across lending, deposits, treasury, and broader banking business functions
• Design and build data analytics scripts, dashboards, and continuous auditing tools to enhance audit coverage, efficiency, and risk identification
• Leverage data analytics platforms (e.g., SQL, Python, ACL/Galvanize, Power BI, Tableau, or Alteryx) to analyze large datasets, identify trends, and detect anomalies or control gaps
• Assess the effectiveness of key business processes and identify opportunities to strengthen controls and improve operational efficiency
• Support audit planning, fieldwork, testing, and reporting activities across a variety of engagements
• Partner with stakeholders across the business and technology teams to communicate findings and provide practical, data-supported recommendations
• Contribute to the development of the audit function's broader data analytics strategy and automation initiatives
• Stay informed on emerging industry risks, fintech developments, and regulatory changes impacting the banking sector

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• 3–6+ years of internal audit, external audit, operational risk, or consulting experience within banking or financial services
• Strong understanding of regional banking operations, including lending, credit risk, deposits, or treasury functions
• Hands-on experience with data analytics tools and techniques applied to audit testing (SQL, Python, Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, or similar)
• Experience participating in operational, financial, or risk-focused audits
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• CPA, CIA, CISA, or other relevant certifications preferred

This position offers competitive compensation, strong mentorship and development opportunities, exposure to senior leadership, and clear long-term career progression within a growing regional bank.

JCW is proud to be an equal opportunity recruiter. We are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process and ensuring equal consideration for all applicants regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or race.